Chicago Bears insider says Caleb Williams wasn’t ‘good enough’

Originally posted on ChiCitySports | By Jordan Sigler | Last updated Oct 28, 2025 7:15 PM ET

On Monday, Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson defended quarterback Caleb Williams for his performance in the team’s 30-16 loss to the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday.

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Williams finished 25-of-38 for 285 yards and one interception against Baltimore. He added three rushes for 24 yards. But his interception was costly, as it set up a Baltimore touchdown two plays later to make it a 23-13 game in the fourth quarter.

Insider says Caleb Williams ‘not good enough’ vs. Ravens

Oct 26, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) drops back to pass during the fourth quarter against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images

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During an appearance on 670 The Score’s “Mully & Haugh” on Tuesday, the Chicago Tribune’s Brad Biggs was asked if he has seen enough improvement from Williams this year.

Biggs didn’t sound too confident.

“Maybe it’s better from the Saints game but it wasn’t good enough. Better in this instance–was not enough,” Biggs said. “Was Caleb Williams the reason they lost the game Sunday? No. Was he outplayed by Tyler Huntley? Yes, he was.

“When your No. 1 overall pick is outplayed by QB5 from the August edition of the Cleveland Browns, that’s not good enough. So they’ve got to stick with it.”

You can watch the full segment below:

.@BradBiggs: "Was Caleb Williams the reason they lost the game Sunday? No. Was he outplayed by Tyler Huntley? Yes, he was. When your No. 1 overall pick is outplayed by QB5 from the August edition of the Cleveland Browns, that’s not good enough. So they’ve got to stick with it." pic.twitter.com/Wrr5Xezrhh

— 670 The Score (@670TheScore) October 28, 2025

The Chicago Bears expected more

Oct 26, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) rushes during the third quarter against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images

Williams finished the game with a quarterback rating of 77.2, going against one of the worst pass defenses in the NFL.

Williams and the offense need to show improvement when they travel to play the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday. While the 2022 Heisman Trophy winner hasn’t played to the level many fans expected during his first two seasons in Chicago, he’s made some growth from his rookie season.

Williams needs to become more consistent for the remainder of the season. He’ll have a chance to do that against the Bengals struggling defense.

Oct 26, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) looks on after the game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images

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